Briefly...

From Billboard:

• News on Ray Davies/The Kinks (2nd story), Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Smashing Pumpkins, & R.E.M.

From NME:

• From NME: Items on Mick Jones, Boy George, The Ramones, The Lemonheads, Morrissey, and Freebass (Peter Hook and Andy Rourke's band).
  

From Pitchfork:

• Stories on Talking Heads and Grace Jones, Cowboy Junkies, The Breeders, Pere Ubu, & The Pixies.